Tribal transportation program

This $915,000 Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. The funding supports transportation infrastructure projects and services delivered by the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), a federally recognized tribal government located in Sacaton, Arizona.

Through this grant, GRIC will operate and maintain its tribal public transportation system, Gila River Transit, which provides deviated fixed route services connecting key destinations across the 584 square mile reservation. The grant will also enable GRIC to construct and improve highways, roads, and other transportation assets to benefit its tribal members. This award is part of the FHA's Tribal Transportation Program, which provides annual grant funding to support transportation safety and infrastructure needs on tribal lands.